It was a…meh week in Croatian football after the previous one, which was great. Dinamo Zagreb got past Thun in extra time in a 5-goal thriller in the second leg. Varaždin and Hajduk lost their 2nd legs; Varaždin is out of Europe, while Hajduk drops down to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round. Thankfully, Rijeka saved the coefficient from a complete embarrassment as they … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
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One Down, Three To Go: Croatia’s European Week
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Dinamo Zagreb have drawn their UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round first leg against FC Thun in Switzerland. The final result was 1-1 after a very entertaining game that had chances on both ends of the pitch. The Thun goal came from Brighton Labeau in the 1st half, while Dinamo's Miha Zajc scored the equaliser with just a few minutes left. The second leg is on … [Read more...] about One Down, Three To Go: Croatia’s European Week
Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
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Dinamo are coming off their strongest European run in decades. Osijek are on the verge of having one of their greatest seasons ever and have the chance to finish the season in the highest position they’ve achieved in the Prva Liga. But they have a chance to win it all. Osijek and Nenad Bjelica welcomed Dinamo Zagreb, current league leaders and … [Read more...] about Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
Zoran Mamić Returns As Dinamo Coach
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Zoran Mamić is beginning his third stint as manager for Dinamo Zagreb after the departure of Igor Jovicević on Monday. The club did not specifically state if Mamić will be on board for a permanent stay, but is confirmed to be in charge of the team for the remaining three matches. In a statement, the club said, "GNK Dinamo hereby informs the public that in … [Read more...] about Zoran Mamić Returns As Dinamo Coach
HNL Week 14
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Only three days after falling out of the Croatian Cup at the hands of HNK Gorica, Hajduk was handed an opportunity for revenge, but the Bili fell flat. Grocia's Kristijan Lovrić opened the scoring in the 11th minute on Saturday. Lovrić has been a thorn in Hajduk's side as he also opened the scoring in the previous match three days earlier. And just like three days … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
HNL Week 34 – Dinamo Loss Keeps Title Close
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Dinamo Zagreb dropped a crucial match against Lokomotiva for the second time this season. The Modri fell 3-1 at Kranjceviceva on Tuesday, which postponed the clinching of the title while giving Rijeka and Hajduk Split glimmers of hope. Dinamo has achieved only one win in their last five matches. Both Hajduk and Rijeka earned 5-1 victories against their respective … [Read more...] about HNL Week 34 – Dinamo Loss Keeps Title Close
HNL Title Race Remains Hot
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Just when you thought it was over, Rijeka overtook Dinamo on Saturday at Maksimir, closing the gap between the clubs to six points with four matches to go. Dinamo passed a tough test at Poljud last week, greatly increasing their odds of being once again crowned champions of Croatia, but they had one last difficult hill to climb when they hosted Rijeka this past … [Read more...] about HNL Title Race Remains Hot
HNL Week 17: Rudeš, Killer of Giants
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Rudeš have recorded only two league victories this season; a 1-0 win over Istra and a recent 3-2 victory over Hajduk Split. Sunday's match almost saw the add Dinamo to their kill list, if it wasn't for Armin Hodžić's draw-salvaging goal in the 72nd minute. Karlo Kamenar scored for Rudeš, who remain in last place in the Prva Liga. The 44th minute goal put Rudeš' hopes … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17: Rudeš, Killer of Giants
Derby Day Entertains With Big Performances
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The weekend was dedicated to the Derby in Croatia. Dinamo Zagreb traveled to Split to remind everyone that this league does produce excitement while Osijek took on Rijeka at Rujevica and handed them a 2-1 loss at home. 20,000 fans packing in Poljud to watch Hajduk face Dinamo on Saturday evening. Torcida showered the pitch with streamers (or was that toilet paper?) … [Read more...] about Derby Day Entertains With Big Performances
